Blogs from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 207

we have been in brissie about a week. we have done a couple of tours including 1 to a rainforest - largest area of subtropical rainforest in world - which was a long walk to a beautiful waterfall. they have been having lots of rain here - its definitely us. as soon as we got to sydney it started raining, for the 1st time in 3 weeks. - as in torrential flooding which caused damage to homes and filled the reservoirs from 40% to 100%. which is good. for them. anyway this rain meant that the waterfall was flowing well - sometimes it had dried up completely. and it didnt rain on us til later. FOOD UPDATE we had jam sandwiches, crisps and an apple for lunch and he provided carrot cake and tea (yes... i ... read more

Its so nice here seriously reminds me of cardiff so much. Sunny and found a lush hostel. Also bought new camera (which attached to my bag securely so won't go walking). Will get some photos underway again asap! Show you how tanned I am and stuff! Theres a good vibe here, work is everywhere and city is really great. Been offered three jobs already so need to go on monday and check them out. Will add more when I can but for now just know I'm good and trying to lay off alcohol for a bit which is a very good idea I know! Speak to you all soon love bec xxx 24th June Got job in brisbane starting monday (call centre shit) but better than nothing. Got second job working in pub too. Hostel i'm ... read more

omg!!!! this was the best way to leave Australia!!! we had the best time! thanks to everyone who came, and cheers to everyone that bought me drinks!!!! I'm going to miss everyone and make sure you send me lots of emails so i dont get too homesick!!! well... bye for now.... thanks for making my last memories of australia happy one!!!... read more

Real lazy morning Just hanging around the house Got lots of stuff done. I had good intentions of getting an early start. The game plan was to get some laundry washed and then hang it out to dry all the while getting something to eat for breakfast and surf the net as well. It all started out as planned but there was a bit of a kink in the plan since I couldn't figure out the darn washer! I'd hear it start, head upstairs to the computer and then "beep!" Down the stairs to see why the machine was beeping. Some lights flashing. I press some buttons and it sounded like the machine was working again. Back upstairs for me and I swear 30 seconds after sitting down the machine starts beeping again! After a few ... read more

well the travels are quickly coming to a close for myself. I arrived to Brisbane, Australia 2 weeks ago, and will already be leaving the country in 2 days! It was a brief introduction to the country. I definitely hope to come back here when I have the time and money for it. Brisbane was a good start, my roommates were 2 Germans, and a Swiss named Fabio...they were quite a deck of cards. I then spent a few days in North Stradbroke Island, "Straddie", a white sand island right off the coast of Brisbane. And my last five days were spent in the relaxed beach town of Byron Bay. I spent the days boogie boarding in the dolphin rich area, frisbeeing on the beach, relaxing in my friendly guesthouse and meeting some of the great ... read more